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Frequently Asked Questions about the Kruger Park

General Info

Are there guided tours available in Kruger Park?
What is the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park (GLTP)?
Do I need a visa to visit Kruger Park?
Is Kruger Park safe to visit?
Do I need to book accommodation in advance?

Health and Safety

Can I swim in the rivers or dams in Kruger National Park?
Is crime a concern for visitors to South Africa?
What should I do if I encounter a wild animal in Kruger National Park?
Is it safe to drink the tap water in South Africa?
What should I do if I experience a medical emergency in Kruger National Park?

Mammals

What is an impala?
What do impalas eat?
Do lions move around during the day?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval eat?

Snakes

Are the snakes in Kruger National Park venomous?
How long does the Black Mamba's venom take to kill?
Where is the Black Mamba found?
What is the Black Mamba?
Why is it called Mozambique spitting cobra?

History

What was the role of James Stevenson-Hamilton in the history of Kruger National Park?
What was the significance of the Sabie Game Reserve in the creation of Kruger National Park?

What was Harry Wolhuter's contribution to the Kruger Park?
What historical monuments can be found in the Kruger Park?

Flora

How is the Buffalo Thorn Tree bark used in traditional African medicine?
Where can I find the Sausage Tree in Kruger National Park?
What is the Jackalberry tree's role in the ecosystem?
Can you use the wood of a Jackalberry tree for anything?
What is the fruit of the baobab tree used for?

Birds

What do ostriches eat?
How can I see Southern Ground Hornbills in Kruger National Park?
Why are Southern Ground Hornbills endangered?
Do ostriches fly?
What is the significance of ostriches in African culture?

Insects

What type of termites are found in Kruger Park?
What are some interesting facts about termite mounds found in the Kruger Park?
Where can Golden orb spiders be found in Kruger Park?
Are Golden orb spiders venomous?
What does the Golden orb spider eat?

Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?

Kruger Park Quiz

Animals in the Kruger Park

Lion
Impala
Giraffe
Hippo
Suni
Honey Badger
Hyena
Leopard
Pangolin
Serval
Bushbabies
Warthog
Cheetah
Baboon
Porcupine
Spotted Hyena
Brown Hyena
Aardvark
Blue Wildebeest
Eland
Kudu
Common Duiker
Klipspringer
Lichtenstein's Hartebeest
Mountain Reedbuck
Nyala
Oribi
Elephant